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This dataset is housed at the Murray Research Center at
Harvard University's Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. This is a
26-year longitudinal study of physical, psychological, and social
aspects of health among a representative community sample of
African-American adolescents, aged 12 to 18, residing in Central
Harlem, New York City. Data were collected in five waves: 1968-1970,
1975-1976, 1983-1984, 1989-1990, and 1993-1994. In 1968, there were
668 respondents aged 12-17, and in 1994... (more info)

This dataset is housed at the Murray Research Center at
Harvard University's Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. This is a
26-year longitudinal study of physical, psychological, and social
aspects of health among a representative community sample of
African-American adolescents, aged 12 to 18, residing in Central
Harlem, New York City. Data were collected in five waves: 1968-1970,
1975-1976, 1983-1984, 1989-1990, and 1993-1994. In 1968, there were
668 respondents aged 12-17, and in 1994, when respondents were aged
35-41, 347 remained in the study. Along with other health issues,
later waves assessed patterns of non-medical related drug use and
HIV-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. In order to apply to
use Murray Center data, one must register as a Murray Center user and
complete an Application for the Use of Data form.